Linguist - Several Languages (US Nationwide)

About the role

Translation Excellence, Inc. is seeking linguists fluent in several languages, especially Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Ebonics, French, Gujarati, Guyanese, Hindi, Korean, Patois, Creole, Portuguese and Punjabi, to support federal law enforcement customers. The linguist provides operational support for live monitoring, translation, transcription and interpretation of intercepted communications, working assigned shift schedules that may include nights and weekends. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor live communication and summarize foreign-language communications lawfully intercepted, first verbally and then in writing in English.
• Transcribe audio, video and written communications between source language and English.
• Translate from target to source language and interpret consecutively or simultaneously.
• Review others' original translations, transcriptions or quality-control reviews to validate accuracy.
• Provide concise summaries of intercepted communications to law enforcement officers.
• Attend Title III minimization briefings before new investigations begin.
• Assist officers in preparing evidence and investigation summaries for possible federal or state trials, and act as a fact witness in court when subpoenaed.
• Keep the program manager informed of available hours, days and shifts, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with legal work status; only U.S. citizen contractors can access classified documents.
• At least one year of translation experience in the required language, with demonstrated proficiency in English and the target language through testing within five years of starting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Preferred: experience supporting defense, intelligence or law enforcement agencies, and a federal law enforcement clearance.

Required skills

• Certified or able to become certified in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language and English.
• Strong oral communication skills and ability to understand and translate slang and colloquialisms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software; typing speed of at least 40 WPM.
• Familiarity with Jatom VoiceBox and Pen-Link Lincoln intercept systems is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to cover multiple shifts including weekends.